Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2012

This made the BEST turkey I or my Chef have ever had. I tweeked it a touch because I didn't use fresh fruit, I used juice and swapped the thyme for coriander. I let it thaw, in the brine, neck up with the OJ concentrate thawing on the open cavity for 5 days. Unbelieveable. Thank you to whomever came up with this idea. I am now queen of turkey around here and it was so easy I think I'll hang on to that title for a good long time!

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Jen

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2012

We made this last year and brined if for nearly 3 days, it was the best turkey ever! :) we followed it with this recipe http://allrecipes.com/recipe/juicy-thanksgiving-turkey/detail.aspx?src=ShareOnFacebook&recipeID=166160

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AgingDaises

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

I used a Willie free range bird with organic citrus fruits and herbs. It was delicious!

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JQT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Newport Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2011

Sooo yummy! I did tweak it a little bit, i added some rosemary and some honey too and it was amazing! My boyfriend loved it!

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jmiefish

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2011

This year I'm making this brine AGAIN. Last year my turkey came out nice and moist and it was the best turkey I've ever had ever. The only thing I changed was used 1 can of frozen lemonaid. My whole family raved about how this was the best turkey.

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aspen3

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2011

I used this recipe, let it stand 24 hours than I smoked it using a trash can, using nothing but oak wood. the best ever! I have tryed this before and used char and it tasted like char, you have to use oak.

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jfarber

Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2011

OMG! YOU HAVE TO BRINE UR TURKEY! I brine all of my turkey, chicken and cornish game hens. This recipe is wonderful! Roll the oranges, lemons & limes on the counter to release the oils before you put them in the brine! I will be brining 6 game hens this Friday and this is my go to recipe! LOVE IT! Better than Alton Brown's in my opinion...

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Melinda

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2011

Very nice and easy brine for our smoked turkey. Couldn't taste the fruit, but our meat was so juicy and flavorful. I added lots of fresh rosemary, and some cajun seasoning. Will try using apple juice next time, and a cup of brown sugar as that's how I usually do our brine.

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SweetBasil

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Liberty Hill, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2010

I have shared this recipe several times. Quick hint: When cooking the brine use half the water and the rest with ice to speed up the process. I give a quick rinse

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bernie

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2010

I used this recipe for my Thanksgiving Turkey and was stunned at how moist and tender the breast was! Wife and I loved the hint of citrus and the turkey the ease of the whole process. I will brine every chicken or turkey from now on.

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